We often get asked about the differences between American Express Preferred Rewards Gold and The Platinum Card from American Express. In truth, virtually the only thing that Amex Gold and Amex .....

We often get asked about the differences between American Express Preferred Rewards Gold and The Platinum Card .....

19 Mar 202519 March 2025 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

After a four year hiatus, British Airways is finally bringing back two popular routes to the Far East – Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Both operated pre-covid and will return for the 2024 Winter .....

After a four year hiatus, British Airways is finally bringing back two popular routes to the Far East – .....

5 Mar 20245 March 2024 by Rhys Jones • 213 comments

If you are looking for an example of the unnecessary complexities that airlines and loyalty schemes can impose, you will struggle to beat the lounge access rules for Aer Lingus if you have .....

If you are looking for an example of the unnecessary complexities that airlines and loyalty schemes can .....

20 Nov 202320 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 56 comments

When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth loyalty programme to adopt Avios. The others are British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, .....

When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rhys Jones

Hyatt has brought back its generous American Express cashback deal. This is the most lucrative of the cashback offers that regularly pop up on American Express cards. This time, however, it has .....

Hyatt has brought back its generous American Express cashback deal. This is the most lucrative of the cashback .....

13 Apr 202513 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few months at that point. However, most people seem to have forgotten because our forum (and .....

We originally ran this article three months ago – and the situation had already been going on for a few .....

19 Jul 202319 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 30 comments

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you can fly 15 of the SkyTeam alliance carriers by the end of 2024, you will receive 1 million .....

Rob writes: In October, SAS announced the million points challenge – here’s our article. If you .....

5 Dec 20245 December 2024 by HfP team • 46 comments

News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, is offering a 30% discount on adult entry. The deal also includes Club Aspire lounges, .....

News in brief: Save 30% at No1 Lounges in November No1 Lounges, which operates the Clubrooms and No1 brands, .....

9 Nov 20239 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books seats in the Virgin Red Room at the AO Arena in Manchester. The Virgin Red Room – .....

One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books .....

12 Jul 202312 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

It’s back – the 60 day block on booking Aer Lingus redemptions with Avios. In November 2023, we reported how Aer Lingus was blocking Avios redemptions made within 60 days of the date of .....

It’s back – the 60 day block on booking Aer Lingus redemptions with Avios. In November 2023, we .....

26 Apr 202526 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

Last week, I was on the BBC’s World Business Report commenting on the release of Heathrow’s 2023 results. Sadly it isn’t on iPlayer so you can’t check out my living room! The .....

Last week, I was on the BBC’s World Business Report commenting on the release of Heathrow’s 2023 .....

28 Feb 202428 February 2024 by Rhys Jones • 145 comments

Two bits of Virgin Atlantic news: Save 20% on Economy redemptions on selected routes Virgin Flying Club has launched a short term sale on flight redemptions. It is quite restrictive: You can combine .....

Two bits of Virgin Atlantic news: Save 20% on Economy redemptions on selected routes Virgin Flying Club has .....

1 Apr 20231 April 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon.  Everything listed below has been covered on HfP in recent weeks, but years of experience of running .....

The aim of this feature is to summarise flight, hotel and points offers that are ending soon.  Everything .....

25 Jun 202325 June 2023 by HfP team

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. Please forward it to any friends or family who you think may be .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

20 Jan 202420 January 2024 by Rhys Jones